1991 Geo Metro LSIFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
37
MPG
Highway
45
MPG
Combined
40
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
45.0MPG average+12.5% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 40 MPG · Owner reported avg: 45.0 MPG
Driving mix: City 40% / Highway 60%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 45.0 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 40 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
37
Hwy
45
Comb
40
Fuel cost: $1,700/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
31
Hwy
35
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,050/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 37 | 45 | 40 | $1,700 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 31 | 35 | 33 | $2,050 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,700
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$3,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 222 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 7.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1L 3-cyl
- Transmission
- 3-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1L, 3-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,684/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,234/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,458/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,551/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,696/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,691/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,097/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,732/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,629/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,668/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,684/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,234/yrHIGHEST | +$550 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,458/yrLOWEST | $-226 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,551/yr | $-133 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,696/yr | +$12 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,691/yr | +$7 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,097/yr | +$413 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,732/yr | +$48 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,629/yr | $-55 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,668/yr | $-16 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 40 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
Related
Geo Metro LSI MPG History
See how this model's fuel economy changed by year